Local community backs neighbourhood plan
The Wareham community is just one step away from having an approved neighbourhood plan for its area.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Stinsford Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination.
Update on Dorset’s SENDIAS service
Dorset Council is looking to improve and strengthen the special educational needs and disability information, advice and support service, SENDIASS. This is a free, confidential and impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. In October 2020, Dorset Council’s Cabinet, made up of local councillors, approved plans to find an external provider… Read more Update on Dorset’s SENDIAS service
Progress on the Local Heritage List Campaign
Dorset Council and BCP Council have appointed Land Use Consultants (LUC) to manage the Local Heritage List Campaign, which will enable communities of all ages and backgrounds across Dorset to nominate locally important buildings, sites, monuments and features to be included on new Local Heritage Lists.
How we are working with young people in your local area
Dorset Council’s Targeted Youth Workers are actively exploring the places, spaces, and situations in your local area where young people may be out and about.
Successful bid for money to help make Weymouth streets safer
Dorset Council was recently awarded around £380,000 for projects to help women and girls feel safer on our streets as part of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.
Help is at hand if you’re worried about your finances
Dorset residents are reminded to reach out for support if they are experiencing financial difficulties or are feeling stressed or worried.
Fuel supply in Dorset
Emergency services, health organisations and local authorities across Dorset have met again today to discuss the impacts of the increased demand on fuel that’s been witnessed across the county.
Have your say on proposals to expand special school in eastern Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked to give their comments on plans to enable 80 extra places at Beaucroft Foundation School.
Re-register by 1 December to stay on Dorset’s housing list
Dorset Council is urging people who are on the current housing register to re-register on the new Dorset Council Home Choice system no later than Wednesday 1 December to keep their place on the housing register.
Businesses and organisations. Could you help Dorset’s care leavers?
We are asking for Dorset businesses and organisations to step-up and lend their support to help young people who have been brought into the care of the Council, who are looking to develop their independence, and may not have the usual support of friends and family.
Dorset Council Local Plan Blog – Why here? Locating development in the right places in Dorset.
Hi, I am Chris Lee, and I’m a planning policy officer working on the Local Plan for Dorset Council. I want share with you how we are seeking to locate development in the right places.
Planning convergence and transformation October 2021
We will be transferring the planning and land charges information for the former East Dorset District Council into the new Dorset Council planning platform. This is the fifth phase of six to move all former district, borough, and county planning systems into one.
Dorset communities are reminded there is no fuel shortage in Dorset
Concerns about a shortage of fuel has led to an increase in the number of motorists visiting filling stations across the county. This has caused long queues and congestion on roads throughout Friday 24 September 2021, which has caused delays to other motorists and is having an impact on critical and emergency services.
Paving works going well in historic market town
Work is underway in Blandford Forum to replace the worn and slippery paving in the town centre – with seven unique slabs being retained.
5G RuralDorset scoops three awards at Connected Britain
A ground-breaking DCMS and Dorset Council-backed project aimed at exploring how next generation connectivity can benefit the people that live and work in rural areas picked up three awards at the Connected Britain conference. Read the full release here
Volunteers needed for leading short walks in Bridport
Fancy meeting some friendly people and leading them on walks in and around Bridport?
Recycle Week 2021: Dorset Council is ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change
Dorset Council is proud to ‘Step It Up’ this week in the biggest and best Recycle Week ever.
Further organisations to benefit from Dorset Council’s Community and Culture Project Fund
More organisations are set to benefit from the first round of funding from Dorset Council’s Community and Culture Project Fund.
Consultation launched on future management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre
Dorset Council has launched a consultation on future management arrangements at Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC) in Wimborne.
Prosecution follows sale of unroadworthy truck to Portland man
A motor trader who sold an unroadworthy tipper truck and misled a buyer in Portland has been ordered to pay £3850 pounds in compensation, fines and costs.
999 Emergency Services Day – Chairman’s Message
The 999 Emergency Services Day was adopted in 1918 as a national day of thanks.
National driver shortage impacts kerbside collections and litter bin emptying across Dorset
The effects of the national HGV driver shortage, coupled with the continuing impact of the pandemic, are starting to be felt across Dorset Council’s waste services as collection rounds feel the strain.
Dorset Council planning services struggling with Covid demand
The construction industry has seen a huge surge during the pandemic. Homeowners with more cash in their pockets than normal are considering extensions or changes to their homes because working from home has become the future.
Dorset Council appeals to landlords in support of the government’s Afghan relocation scheme
Dorset Council is urging private landlords and owners of second homes to come forward if they can provide suitable accommodation for the Afghan relocation scheme.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
New cattle grids to support Purbeck Heaths grazing expansion
Work is about to get underway to install seven cattle grids at RSPB Arne as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project.
Community and culture project fund awards over £42k
The first round of Dorset Council’s community and culture project has awarded £42,484 to 15 local organisations.
Unique Supported Living Scheme in Dorset hailed a success on first anniversary
This week, residents of a pioneering Dorset Council scheme for adults in social care – a first of its kind in the United Kingdom – are celebrating one year of living independently.
Creating homes for Dorset children – work has begun
Work has begun on a new children’s home with excellent facilities, as plans to make Dorset the best place to grow-up go on. Building works are underway to create a new residential home for Dorset children at Dorchester Road, Weymouth. This new development will provide a home for up to five local children and is… Read more Creating homes for Dorset children – work has begun
